The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

to herself while she felt the heat

she expected. Most likely because this

be her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

their progress was extremely slow, it was

to this, and her heart warmed up

But...

arm while her other hand touched her cheek, she

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

sorts of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his

able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could

Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of

that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of our

head to stare at one

to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed

It belonged to Ava.

I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should

"Got it."

shut

the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

this, we should be able to meet our

perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain

the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish

be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain

at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's

complete, we can

pen on the table and

then blankly stared

sure is

tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after

after he took over his role that he understood

think about

chest tighten whenever he thought

this time had passed, he couldn't move on from what

he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that

he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

received a message. It was from

whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

of times as heavy

he saw the words 'another

wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a

'Calm down Ryan.'

his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his fingers

[Okay.]

that only contained a single word. And one that took all of

his seat once

both of his hands on the desk to

I need

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar chapel

closed my eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

I had been here. Honestly,

how I was feeling

eating away at the little sanity

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